Ziziphus xylopyrus
Ziziphus xylopyrus (Retz.) Willd.
Ziziphus xylopyrus is a species in the genus Ziziphus, belonging to the family Rhamnaceae. It was first described in 1798 by Willd., based on the original work by Retz. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent, occurring in Assam, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Description
Ziziphus xylopyrus is part of the genus Ziziphus, which is included in the Rhamnaceae family, commonly known as the buckthorn family. The species was formally published in 1798 by Carl Ludwig Willdenow, following the initial classification by Retzius. It is naturally distributed across several regions in South Asia, including the Indian states of Assam, as well as in Bangladesh, Nepal, and the island nation of Sri Lanka. This species contributes to the biodiversity of the Rhamnaceae family in these areas.
Distribution
Assam · Bangladesh · India · Nepal · Sri Lanka
Synonyms
Ziziphus orbicularisZiziphus zonulatusZiziphus ellipticaZiziphus glaberrimaZiziphus caracuttaRhamnus xylopyrus
